Best Actor

Writer Jeff Sneider proposes that the departure of Charlie Hunnam as the lead in the film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey” is a good thing. He says the surprise exit will allow the casting of an actor who can actually handle the pressure of such a demanding role. The Wrap.

Past Emmy champ Damian Lewis finally makes his first appearance on this season of “Homeland” in the third episode (“Tower of David”) this weekend. His character of former POW/terrorist/congressman Nicholas Brody has been on the run and unseen until now. TV Line.

For the 20th anniversary of “The X Files,” Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny reunite at a Paley Center for Media event in New York. Both stars said they would like to make a third feature film, but the 2008 movie (“I Want to Believe”) was not a box office success. Entertainment Weekly.

The Spike Jonze quirky love story “Her” debuts at the New York Film Festival to rave reviews that might lead to major Oscar nominations. Three-time nominee Joaquin Phoenixis a possibility, but big buzz is also evident for Scarlett Johansson, who voices an operating system. The Wrap.

Disney releases the first images of their “Avatar” themed expansion of Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The mega-expensive addition from James Cameron will debut in 2017 and include the forests of Pandora and a flying banshee ride in the skies. Cinema Blend.

Tony and Emmy winner Hugh Jackman raises $1.85 million for the Motion Picture and Television Fund with a special one-night-only concert in Hollywood. His performance included tunes from “The Boy From Oz,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Carousel,” and “Les Miserables.” Playbill.